Vietnam encourages operators to sell ethanol-based fuel
Vietnam's Industry and Trade Ministry will take steps to ensure supply of E5 grade biofuel for the domestic market from November.
Deputy Minister Do Thang Hai said state officials will have to encourage gas station operators to sell 5% ethanol-based E5 fuel, as well as promoting the product among customers, reported Vietnam News.
Vietnam currently has seven factories capable of producing ethanol, with four of them been able to meet E5 fuel standards. The other three still need improvements in order to meet those standards, announced the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
There are three fuel retailers capable of selling E5 fuel: Viet Nam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam), the Viet Nam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex), and PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PV Oil).
